LUFTHANSA Cargo is continuing work to redevelop its Frankfurt hub with a new warehouse system as part of its LCCevolution project, reports London's Air Cargo News.
Work started in August and includes the construction of a new high-bay warehouse that will feature an automated transport system and new building modules in the north of the airport.
The first parts of the automated transport system and the construction of the first two building modules are expected to be completed between 2023 and 2027.
In addition to the new building, existing buildings and warehouses of the Lufthansa Cargo Centre are to be 'upgraded and modernised' or replaced by new buildings.
In total, the cargo business will spend EUR500 million (US$547 million) on the project, which is scheduled for completion by 2030 and will cover 70,000 square metres.
One of the main concerns of customers will be the impact on operations, but the airline said it was not expecting any disruption.
Said Lufthansa cargo chief Dietmar Focke: 'A particular challenge of this project is the implementation of a complex construction project while the regular operation of the hub must be guaranteed 24/7, and the gradual improvement of the hub as the new elements are put into function.'
Said Lufthansa Cargo CEO Ashwin Bhat: 'With a throughput share of around 80 per cent of Lufthansa Cargo's global cargo volume, the Frankfurt hub plays a decisive role in the operational success of Lufthansa Cargo.'
Lufthansa Cargo has been planning to upgrade its Frankfurt infrastructure for years. Some work on the project was carried out back in 2021 with the construction of a high-rack storage system.
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Work started in August and includes the construction of a new high-bay warehouse that will feature an automated transport system and new building modules in the north of the airport.
The first parts of the automated transport system and the construction of the first two building modules are expected to be completed between 2023 and 2027.
In addition to the new building, existing buildings and warehouses of the Lufthansa Cargo Centre are to be 'upgraded and modernised' or replaced by new buildings.
In total, the cargo business will spend EUR500 million (US$547 million) on the project, which is scheduled for completion by 2030 and will cover 70,000 square metres.
One of the main concerns of customers will be the impact on operations, but the airline said it was not expecting any disruption.
Said Lufthansa cargo chief Dietmar Focke: 'A particular challenge of this project is the implementation of a complex construction project while the regular operation of the hub must be guaranteed 24/7, and the gradual improvement of the hub as the new elements are put into function.'
Said Lufthansa Cargo CEO Ashwin Bhat: 'With a throughput share of around 80 per cent of Lufthansa Cargo's global cargo volume, the Frankfurt hub plays a decisive role in the operational success of Lufthansa Cargo.'
Lufthansa Cargo has been planning to upgrade its Frankfurt infrastructure for years. Some work on the project was carried out back in 2021 with the construction of a high-rack storage system.
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